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MARSY’S LAW FOR KENTUCKY TO HOST RALLY AT THE CAPITOL IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 175

Advocates, victims and lawmakers to make one last push for passage in the House

Frankfort, Ky. – Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, the advocate-driven effort to incorporate a Victims’ Bill of Rights in the state constitution, will host a rally in support of Senate Bill 175 at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, April 11 at 2 pm.

Senate Bill 175, which is only one House vote away from passage, would put a Victims’ Bill of Rights on the ballot for a public vote this November. The legislation has already passed overwhelmingly in the Senate.

WHAT: Marsy’s Law for Kentucky Rally at the Capitol

WHO: Speakers include:
Senator Whitney Westerfield (R-Hopkinsville), Senate Bill 175 Sponsor
Eileen Recktenwald, Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs
Kristena Morse, State Director, Marsy’s Law for Kentucky

Marsy’s Law for Kentucky State Director Kristena Morse and other advocates will be available for interviews before and after the event.

WHEN: 2 pm on Monday, April 11

WHERE: Inside the Capitol Rotunda (700 Capitol Ave., Frankfort)

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